Deam Lake Loop Trail Run

OVERVIEW

The inaugural Deam Lake Loop Trail Run will take place on Saturday, October 4th at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana! Join us for this first ever race along the iconic Deam Lake Loop trail, which follows the boundary of Deam Lake SRA and is a perfect 10K course. A 5K option is also available. Enjoy the beautiful colors of fall on this scenic and challenging course that sees several short but steep climbs. Walkers welcome!

Friday, October 3rd

5:00PM-7:00PM Packet Pickup at the Forest Education Center at Deam Lake SRA. 

Saturday, October 4th

6:30 - 7:30AM: Day-of Packet Pickup at the Forest Education Center
8:00AM: 5K Start 
8:10AM: 10K Start 

EVENT LOCATION

Deam Lake State Recreation Area
1217 Deam Lake Rd.
Borden, IN 47106

The race will begin and end at the Forest Education Center and Park Office, which is located about a half mile past the Main Gate on the right.  

PARKING

Parking will primarily be available at the Forest Education Center. Please do not park at the Park Office. Overflow parking will be at the gravel lot by the boat ramp 500ft north of the Forest Education Center. Staff will be on-hand to direct folks to this overflow parking location if necessary. Parking Maps and more info coming soon. 

PACKET PICKUP

Packet Pickup will take place at the Forest Education Center on Friday, October 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and day-of from 6:30am to 7:30am. 

COURSE

10K: Runners will start on an old logging road that runs behind the Park Office (across from the Forest Education Center) and enter the eastern section of Deam Lake Loop where they will turn left and continue counter-clockwise along the entire loop. There is one road crossing at approximately mile 0.9 - traffic guards will be in place but please monitor the road for vehicles and watch for incoming traffic. Finish will be at the Forest Education Center. This wide, even trail sees several gradual to steep climbs, has several small creek crossings, and is rated as "moderately challenging." See the interactive map and elevation changes here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6249982324/ 

5K: Stay tuned for the 5K course map and description, which will be a combination of Deam Lake Loop, the Knobstone Trail, and a small section of paved road. There is one road crossing at approximately mile 0.9 - traffic guards will be in place but please monitor the road for vehicles and watch for incoming traffic. 

AID

At this time, one aid station is planned for the 10K course at mile 3.4. Water and a sports drink option will be available. 

SWAG

Sign up by September 1st, 2025 to guarantee a race shirt! 

SAFETY

Safety is the #1 priority of this event. Staff and volunteers will be available to monitor race-day conditions for inclement weather and other potential hazards, and will be available on-course at specified locations. The course will be well-marked.

There is one road crossing for all events at approximately mile 0.90 for both the 10K and the 5K. The last 0.5 miles of the 5K will also be on a combination of paved roads on the property. Security staff, cones and other blockades, and temporary road closures will be in effect, but please be highly situationally aware of all road crossings and road running activity and monitor for personal safety at all times.